The Economist: Video Games (penguin Specials)

Synopsis

<p>The Penguin Economist Special reports delve into the most pressing economic issues of the day: from national and global economies, to the impact of trade, industry and jobs. Written to be read on a long commute or in your lunch hour - be better informed in under an hour.</p><p> </p><p> In the US, the average age of a gamer is 37 and 42% are female. Last year the industry earned $56billion worldwide. </p><p> </p><p> Tim Cross analyses the proliferation of the video games in this Economist special report, and how its successes are set to grow. </p><p> Sections in the report include:</p><p> </p><p> All the world's a game</p><p> </p><p> As you like it</p><p> </p><p> The business of gaming: Thinking out of the box</p><p> </p><p> Paying for pixels </p><p> </p><p> E-sports: Gentlemen, start your computers</p><p> </p><p> Violence and addiction: No killer app</p><p> </p><p> Alternative uses: The play's the thing</p><p> </p><p> The importance of fun: Homo ludens<b></b></p>